Tribal governments and gaming enterprises are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals seeking to exploit financial systems, vendor relationships, and operational infrastructure. The SAFE (Success Against Fraud Events) framework empowers Tribal council members to lead strategic cybersecurity initiatives that protect sovereignty, revenue, and community programs.
Tribal casinos generated over $43.9 billion in revenue in 2024, making them high-value targets for ransomware, phishing, and insider fraud. Cyberattacks can disrupt essential services, damage reputations, and result in regulatory penalties. Tribal councils must lead with informed governance and proactive risk management.
Key Topics Covered
Cyber threats targeting Tribal financial systems and gaming operations
Fraud prevention strategies for Tribal governments and enterprises
Incident response planning and cross-department coordination
Federal cybersecurity grants and funding opportunities
Building a culture of accountability and ethical leadership
With a focus on aligning IT Risk, regulatory and SOX compliance, cybersecurity and operational risk with clients’ business strategies, Adam provides practical, forward-thinking solutions that help you navigate today’s rapidly evolving risk landscape. Having worked across a wide range of industries, including financial services, life sciences/healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, he brings a broad perspective and a deep understanding to each client relationship.
Brett McLane
SVP and Relationship Manager, Columbia Bank
Brett McLane has worked in commercial banking for over 20 years, working throughout the U.S. For 10 of those years, his focus has been on Native American Banking, including tribal gaming. Brett joined the Columbia Bank Native American Banking team in April 2025 and lives in Reno, Nevada.
With the 2025 budget reconciliation bill now signed into law, a range of new tax and policy changes are set to take effect. This one-hour webinar focuses on how these changes may impact businesses, public entities, and advisors — and what steps to consider next.
Presenters will walk through key provisions and explain how they may affect tax planning, operations, and compliance. Topics include updates to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap, pass-through entity tax (PTET) programs, research and development (R&D) cost treatment, energy tax credits, and IRS enforcement of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The session also covers the return of the EBITDA limitation and what it means for business financing.
What we cover:
New SALT cap rules and how they interact with state-level PTET programs
Changes to how businesses handle R&D expenses under Section 174
Adjustments to clean energy tax credits and key September 2025 deadlines and planning requirements
IRS enforcement changes affecting ERC claims
Practical takeaways for tax planning and compliance going forward
For many treasury teams, cash management is an essential workflow, closely tied to economic outcomes and carrying high risk of fraud or mismanagement — that all too often is dependent on antiquated processes and tools.
That means idle cash is left underutilized, forecasting is inaccurate and unreliable, and fraud detection is dependent upon granular analysis of transactions and bank account setups.
DebtBook’s new Cash Management solution is designed to solve just these challenges. Purpose-built for government and nonprofit treasury teams, this powerful tool helps minimize risk, reduce costs, and improve financial performance.
In the face of rising risks—historic rate hikes, geopolitical tensions, commercial real estate struggles, banking sector instability, and looming recession concerns—the US economy has defied the odds, showing unexpected strength.
But how long can the storm be weathered? Will inflation fade, and will the Fed pivot again? Are we on the verge of a soft landing, or are harsher conditions ahead?
Join SullivanCurtisMonroe, MGO, and American Business Bank as we host Mira Farka, Ph.D., from California State University Fullerton. Dr. Farka will explore the most pressing economic questions, including
Is inflation truly in the rearview mirror?
How will the upcoming election shape economic policy?
Is a stock market correction imminent?
Will large budget deficits hinder future growth?
What’s next for the banking and real estate sectors?
Will the housing market stabilize?
What’s the outlook for Orange County versus the broader US economy?
Prepare for the storm ahead with insights into how to navigate and thrive in these turbulent times.
Dr. Farka will take a deep dive into all the above and conclude with a Q&A session.
MGO team members attending the 2024 CALSACA Spring Conference include:
State and Local Government Industry Leader David Bullock
Assurance Partner Kevin Starkey
Senior Manager Russ Robertson
In addition to attending the event, MGO SLG practice leader David Bullock will be presenting at the conference. David will be speaking on the topic “GASB 100, 101, and 102 Practical Applications” on Wednesday, April 24.
The 114th CALSACA Spring Conference will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Highlands Court in Truckee, CA, and hosted by Placer County. If you will be attending the event and would like to set up a time to meet with the MGO SLG team, please reach out to us today.
Scott will be part of the panel “Cannabis: The High Stakes of Indian Country Development“, discussing the current status of cannabis development in Indian Country and the barriers facing the industry — including regulation and banking policy, and the role competition plays in efforts to resolve problems.
Along with Scott, the panel will also include Tina Braithwaite, Tribal Cannabis Consultant of Sovereign Nations Cannabis Consulting, and Mary Jane Oatman, Executive Director/COO of Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association. The panel will be moderated by Rob Porter, Principal at Odawi Law PLLC.
As the leader of MGO’s Cannabis practice, Scott is at the forefront of the cannabis industry. He holds a deep understanding of both the challenges and opportunities that operators and investors face; and brings a comprehensive knowledge of financial best practices — supporting our clients from the early development stages through to a sale, IPO, or RTO.
The NAFOA 42nd Annual Conference will be held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (hosted by the Seminole Tribe of Florida) in Hollywood, Florida, April 29-30. If you will be attending NAFOA, reach out to schedule a time to meet with Scott.
Our State and Local Government team will be attending the 2024 Government Finance Officers Association of Texas (GFOAT) Spring Conference from April 14-16 at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock, Texas.
Attending the event will be:
State and Local Government Industry Leader David Bullock
MGO State and Local Government Industry Leader and Partner David Bullock will be a featured speaker at the conference, leading the session “Lessons Learned on Leases and SBITA” on April 24 from 11:35 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. PT. In the presentation, David will explore the intricacies of GASB 87 and GASB 96, unravel the complexities of lease accounting standards, and share practical approaches for compliance.
Topics of David’s presentation will include:
Identifying new lease contracts
Materiality thresholds for applying principles
Evaluating the impact of amendments
Determining carrying value of leased assets and amortizations
MD&A disclosures
Reference to restatement – impact of implementation of GASB 87/96
The CalCPA Governmental Accounting & Auditing Virtual Conference will provide timely information on GASB updates and perspectives on strategic priorities and hot topics. You’ll also gain insights into what’s happening at the local and federal levels. You can view the full agenda for the event and register to attend here.
As the head of MGO’s state and local government practice, David Bullock provides financial services to some of the largest governmental organizations across the country. Along with David’s leadership at MGO, he is heavily involved in shaping the accounting and auditing profession at a state-wide and national level.
During the information-packed hour, Michael and Mike Woeber of Corporate Tax Advisors, Inc. will provide an in-depth look at decoding R&D tax credits, understanding 2024 tax regulations, and developing strategies to optimize ROI both now and in the future. The webcast will provide executives, business owners, investors, and lawyers the knowledge to navigate today’s innovation landscape.
With over 450 R&D credit studies under his belt across diverse industries, Michael has established himself as a leader in the R&D tax credit space. His approach emphasizes maximizing credit claim value while ensuring compliant documentation. Michael frequently speaks and writes on R&D credits, tax legislation, and financial strategies for business growth.
In the session “Understanding Red Flags in Financial Information”, Francisco will provide tips for identifying red flags of common internal fraud schemes — including financial statement fraud, bribery, corruption, and asset misappropriation. The workshop will also dive into how to develop a plan to evaluate fraud risk and testing for fraud, obtain data to support your testing plan, prepare a report, and develop next steps.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), Francisco specializes in external audits, fraud examinations and litigation reports, operational and internal controls reviews, and buyer/seller due diligence. He has served organizations in Tribal government, gaming, technology, government contracting, private equity, and other sectors.
The NTGCR Spring Conference will take place at the River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa, Oklahoma, March 5-7. If you would like to set up a time to meet with Francisco at NGTTR, reach out to MGO today.
MGO is collaborating with HUG, a global community of over 10,000 creators from 130+ countries founded by Randi Zuckerberg, to co-host a Tax Strategy Masterclass on February 20, 2024 at 10 a.m. PST (1 p.m. EST). This webinar is open to all — you can use code MGOHUG to register free of charge.
MGO International Tax Partner John Apuzzo and Entertainment, Sports & Media Industry Leader Tony Smalls will be speakers at the event, which will also feature several leading artists. The 90-minute class will include actionable tax tips and strategies for artists and creatives who are either self-employed or have freelance income.
Register to receive a post-webinar downloadable report with exclusive capital raise and M&A transactions data from Viridian Capital Advisors and correlated insights from MGO LLP
Cannabis capital markets continue to take investors on a rollercoaster ride. Capital raises and M&A fell in 2023; but with cannabis stocks rallying, new states legalizing, and the potential of rescheduling on the horizon, 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the industry.
Join MGO and Viridian Capital Advisors for the free live webinar “What’s in Store for Cannabis Capital Markets?” on Tuesday, February 20 at 1:30 p.m. PST (4:30 p.m. EST) to discuss data from the year in review and what the outlook is for 2024. We will also discuss how proposed rescheduling — and the elimination of 280E — could impact capital and M&A activity moving forward.
In a 45-minute panel (followed by a 15-minute Q&A), you will learn…
Data-Driven Insights from 2023: In which states did investors, lenders and acquirers deploy the most capital in 2023? Which industry sectors (cultivation, dispensaries, brands, psychedelics) attracted the most capital and acquisitions? What were the top 10 capital and M&A deals in 2023? Uncover the trends that shaped Cannabis Capital Markets last year, providing a foundation for strategic decision-making in 2024.
Market Trends to Watch in 2024: Gain a competitive edge by staying ahead of the latest market developments and understand their impact on investment strategies.
Insights for Investors: Find out how to capitalize on market intelligence and current trends with your cannabis investments.
Featured Panelists:
Scott Greiper – President & Founder, Viridian Capital Advisors
Frank Colombo – Managing Director, Viridian Capital Advisors
All registrants will receive a complimentary download of the Cannabis Capital Markets report, featuring exclusive capital raise and M&A transactions data from Viridian Capital Advisors, and commentary from MGO and Viridian.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain a competitive advantage in Cannabis Capital Markets. Secure your spot today!
